Riding Speed

Hi ! I am using an Armstrong 1200 foil with the 212 chopped stab and -1 shim. when i am on the water i am always the slower rider. Kilter, windsurfer and a lot of other foiler just got a better speed than me. Anyone got tips or experience speed problem ?

I am have medium skills i can tack both side, jump and ride wave but i really miss the trick regarding the speed on water.

I haven't ridden the CF1200, but rather than the -1 shim (which gives you more lift and drag), you could try the +1 shim to get a bit more speed out of that set up. Ride as high on the mast as possible. Don't discount the type of wing you're using in the equation. Some are great for drifting while wave riding but are not very fast in a straight line powered up. My Konrad wing for example is light and super balanced flagged out down wind on waves but is pretty slow compared to say, an Armstrong or Takuma Wingride 3 in the straights and upwind. The CF series foils aren't designed for all out top speed. An HA 1125 might be the ticket for blasting past people. The HS1250 is pretty quick too.

Are you on the CF1200 or HS1250? It makes a big difference when it comes to speed.